The Comstock Tract Buildings of
Syracuse University
Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York, United States. It was established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church but has been nonsectarian since 1920 ...
are a set of buildings that were listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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in 1980.
[ 155 pages including numerous photos.]
The name assigned in the listing was "Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings". Included in the registration are 15 buildings, all located on the original Syracuse University campus, a tract of land originally donated by
George F. Comstock
George Franklin Comstock (August 24, 1811 – September 27, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician. He was Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1860 to 1861.
Personal life
Comstock was born on August 24, 1811, in Williamstown, N ...
. The buildings include what has been known as the "Old Row".
[
* ]Archbold Gymnasium
Archbold Gymnasium is a gymnasium located on the campus of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York.
History
It was built in 1908 with $400,000 donated by John Dustin Archbold, a major benefactor of the university, who also funded the building ...
(1907)
* Bowne Hall (1907)
* Carnegie Library (1907)
* Crouse College (1888–89) (separately listed on the NRHP in 1974)
* Hendricks Chapel
Hendricks Chapel is a multi-faith religious, spiritual and cultural chapel located on the campus of Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. It is located on the Shaw Quadrangle, and serves as the spiritual center of Syracuse University by hos ...
(1933)
* Hall of Languages (1873) (separately listed on the NRHP in 1973)
* Holden Observatory (1887)
* Maxwell Hall (1937)
* Lyman C. Smith Hall (1902)
* Lyman Hall of Natural History (1907)
* Machinery Hall (1907)
* Sims Hall (1907)
* Slocum Hall (1919)
* Steele Hall
Raymond Steele Hall (30 November 1928 – 10 June 2024) was an Australian politician who served as the 36th Premier of South Australia from 1968 to 1970. He also served in the federal Parliament as a senator for South Australia from 1974 to 1 ...
(1898)
* Tolley Administration Building
This list of Syracuse University buildings catalogs significant buildings and facilities, existing or demolished, owned by or closely associated with Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The university's archives document the university's ...
(1889)
Gallery
Image:Archbold Gymnasium, Syracuse University.JPG, Archbold Gymnasium
Image:Bowne Hall, Syracuse University.JPG, Bowne Hall
Image:Syracuse Carnegie Library.jpg, Carnegie Library
Image:June03 007.jpg, Crouse College
Image:Hall of Languages at Syracuse University, as seen from Newhouse Steps.jpg, Hall of Languages
Image:Holden Observatory, Syracuse University.jpg, Holden Observatory
Image:Lyman C. Smith Hall, Syracuse University 1.JPG, Lyman C. Smith Hall
Image:Machinery Hall, Syracuse University.jpg, Machinery Hall
Image:Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University, 2012.jpg, Maxwell Hall
Image:Sims Hall, Syracuse University.JPG, Sims Hall
Image:Slocum Hall, Syracuse University.JPG, Slocum Hall
Image:Steele Hall (Syracuse University) 01.jpg, Steele Hall
Image:Tolley Building, Syracuse University Front 02.jpg, Tolley Administration Building
See also
*
*List of Syracuse University buildings
This list of Syracuse University buildings catalogs significant buildings and facilities, existing or demolished, owned by or closely associated with Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The university's archives document the university's ...
References
External links
*
Syracuse University Buildings Archive list
Comstock Tract Buildings
Comstock Tract Buildings
Historic districts in Onondaga County, New York
University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)
National Register of Historic Places in Syracuse, New York
Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)
Syracuse
Syracuse most commonly refers to:
* Syracuse, Sicily, Italy; in the province of Syracuse
* Syracuse, New York, USA; in the Syracuse metropolitan area
Syracuse may also refer to:
Places
* Syracuse railway station (disambiguation)
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* Provi ...
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